Imperial Apartments
27600 Franklin Rd,
Southfield, MI 48034
1-3 Beds | $1,149 - $1,749
Rental Market Trends in Southfield, MI
What is the average rent in Southfield, MI?
$1,168/month
Average Rent
833 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2025, the average rent in Southfield, MI is $1,168 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,575/month, making renting in Southfield more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Southfield, you can expect to pay about $937 per month for a studio, $1,168 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,481 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,908 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Southfield, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $25 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2025
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2024
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Rent Ranges in Southfield, MI
Last Updated April 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
56%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
31%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Southfield?
Based on current rent prices, Southfield Downtown is the most affordable neighborhood in Southfield.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Southfield?
Based on current rent prices, Southfield Downtown is the most expensive neighborhood in Southfield.
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Which Southfield neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Southfield with the most apartments available is Southfield Downtown .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Southfield, MI?
Because the average rent in Southfield is $1,168, you’ll want to make about $3,893 per month or $46,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Southfield, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Southfield, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$838/month
$838/month
One Bedroom
$1,183/month
$1,183/month
Two Bedroom
$1,458/month
$1,458/month
Three Bedroom
$1,684/month
$1,684/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.